# Background Gradient Color

> Background Gradient Color has <10 active installs and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Background Gradient Color works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**This PlugIn changes Background Gradient Color while visitor scrolls website**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,738
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (+34.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** May 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Dear (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tawhidurrahmandear/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/background-gradient-color/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [animation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/animation/) | >100 | 235 |
| [background color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/background-color/) | #4 | 6 |
| [Change background color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/change-background-color/) | #2 | 2 |
| [change color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/change-color/) | #1 | 1 |
| [color change](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/color-change/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| animation | >100 | 3,452 |
| background color | >100 | 5,614 |
| Change background color | >100 | 3,830 |
| change color | >100 | 7,963 |
| color change | >100 | 7,963 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blocks-animation/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (71) | Sep 29, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Greenshift – animation and page builder blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/greenshift-animation-and-page-builder-blocks/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (107) | Sep 26, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [UiCore Animate – Free Animations, Transitions, and Interactions Addon for Elementor & Gutenberg blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uicore-animate/) | 40K+ | 3.2/5 (10) | Mar 16, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 4 | [Animations for Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animations-for-blocks/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (27) | Aug 20, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 5 | [Loading Page with Loading Screen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loading-page/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (124) | Aug 14, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [LottieFiles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lottiefiles/) | 7K+ | 2.3/5 (18) | Jan 19, 2026 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [Block Animations, Motion & Scroll Effects – Ghost Kit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ghostkit/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (46) | Sep 14, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 8 | [Better Block Editor (BBE)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-block-editor/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (10) | Aug 20, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 9 | [Animate on Scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animate-on-scroll/) | 4K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Apr 8, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 10 | [Animentor – Lottie & Bodymovin for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animentor-lottie-bodymovin-elementor/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (8) | Jan 29, 2021 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Background Gradient Color free?
Yes. Background Gradient Color is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. The developer also sells premium add-ons or a Pro version with extra features.

### Is Background Gradient Color safe to use in 2026?
Background Gradient Color works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Background Gradient Color?
Background Gradient Color is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,738 times since it launched in April 2024. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Background Gradient Color work with WordPress 7.1?
Background Gradient Color is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Background Gradient Color need?
Background Gradient Color requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Background Gradient Color last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 25, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Background Gradient Color?
Background Gradient Color is developed and maintained by Dear.

### What are the best alternatives to Background Gradient Color?
The most popular alternatives to Background Gradient Color are Blocks Animation: CSS Anima… (90K+ installs), Greenshift (70K+ installs) and UiCore Animate (40K+ installs).


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